June 18, 2026
While searching for a rare gull, Jim Sparrell stumbled upon Bonaparte's Gulls using an unusual foot-paddling technique to stir up prey. This unexpected observation is a reminder that some of the most fascinating bird behaviors can be found by slowing down and watching the birds already in front of you.
March 17, 2026
While Katie and I were in Manchester looking for the Barrow's Goldeneye in the Merrimack River behind the Waumbec Mills, we watched a Great Black-backed Gull land in the river, stick its head under water and pull out a bullhead. The gull then landed on the ice, briefly admired its prize, and then suddenly took off without the fish.